Inside Out And Back Again

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What does Mother’s amethyst symbolize?

A) Her chance at returning to Vietnam

B) The family’s former wealth

C) Her marriage to Father

D) The hope of Hà’s future success

2. Which brother most often represents the “cool guy” archetype?

A) Brother Quang

B) Brother Vú

C) Brother Khôi

D) None of the brothers

3. Which of the following is NOT a time when Hà wishes she could be like her brothers?

A) When she sneaks out to touch the floor first on Têt

B) When she makes a wish for her birthday

C) When she doesn’t get to ride the cowboy’s horse

D) When the bullies at school start picking on her

4. Which theme is best represented by the moment when Pam and Steven stand up for Hà in her nightgown?

A) Growth and change

B) Acceptance despite differences

C) Family love and support

D) Endings and beginnings

5. What does Hà imply when she says that the president of South Vietnam cried “tears of a crocodile”? (Part 1, April 12)

A) His tears were very salty.

B) His crying sounded like a sad reptile.

C) He was actually a traitor lying in wait.

D) He was faking his apology for the cameras.